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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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India’s Plain Gold Jewellery Exports Grew 27.45% in April
Mumbai: India’s export of plain gold jewellery continues to soar, marking a significant 27.45% increase, reaching USD 342.27 million in April 2024, compared to USD 268.56 million in the same month the previous year. The overall exports of gems and jewellery declined 11.37% to USD 2074.85 million in April 2024, as compared to the same period the previous year. However,
CIBJO Congress from 2nd Nov in Shanghai
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) will hold its 2024 annual congress in Shanghai, China, from November 2 to November 4. Pre-congress meetings will be held on October 31 and November 1. The 2024 Congress will take place at the Shangri-La Qiantan convention centre, in the heart of Shanghai’s New Bund International Business District in Pudong. It is being hosted
PGI Statement on Anglo American Strategy
Mumbai: In response to the announcement by Anglo American regarding its intention to explore options to demerge from Anglo American Platinum, one of Platinum Guild International (PGI)’s principal sponsors, PGI remains focused on its strategy to collaborate with partners to create incremental value in and for platinum. Throughout its history, PGI has always been funded by South African platinum mining producers, of which
Lightbox Drastically Reduces Prices of its LGDs
London: De Beers Group’s wholly-owned lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox Jewelry, yesterday announced a permanent price reduction to as low as $500 per carat, from a previous price of $800 per carat, for the brand’s Standard range of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). The price reduction follows months of testing lower prices and researching the lab-grown diamond jewellery sector. The brand will
Aurya Diamonds Enters the Market
Bengaluru: Aurya Diamonds, a Bengaluru-based fine jewellery brand that is reimagining how modern India experiences diamonds through certified lab-grown stones and a design-first, transparent retail philosophy. Founded by Shikha Dadha and co-founded by Saad Salman, Aurya marks its entry into the Indian market with a state-of-the-art experiential jewellery gallery in Bengaluru—moving away from traditional “behind-the-glass” retail to a more immersive, interactive, and consumer-centric format.
Tracr Appoints Jillian Wolk as CEO
New York: Tracr has announced the appointment of Jillian Wolk as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. Ms. Jillian joins Tracr following senior leadership roles across the jewellery, luxury and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Growth & Strategic Initiatives at GIA, where she developed new services and drove diversified revenue, strengthened commercial strategy, and supported
IIGJ Presents Glimpz’26 Annual Award Ceremony
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) presented Glimpz’26, its annual exhibition and awards ceremony showcasing the graduating batch of B.A. in Gems & Jewellery Design (2023–26).Held at the Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC Auditorium, the event brought together industry leaders, mentors, and emerging design talent on a common platform—celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the future of Indian jewellery.
End of Diamond Production at Diavik Mine
Toronto: Diamond production at the Diavik mine, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, came to an end last week after 23 years. It produced over 150 million carats during its lifetime, more than either of NWT’s other mines – Ekati (owned by Burgundy) and Gahcho Kue (joint venture, De Beers and Mountain Province ). The closure on Thursday, 26 March 2026, also
